The Animal Heartbeat

← The Animal Heartbeat15 Jun · 1 h 27 min

Cardiomyopathy in humans and cats: LIVE from the Cambridge Festival 2026

Cardiomyopathy in humans and cats: LIVE from the Cambridge Festival 202615 Jun1 h 27 min

Message our hosts, Kieran and Jose. We estimate that 1 in 7 cats have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, compared to 1 in 500 humans. In a number of ways, both species share similar characteristics of disease, and vets often look to the world of human medicine for better understanding. However, some factors about feline HCM appear to be fundamentally different to humans. Join our hosts, Jose and Kieran, as they chair a fascinating panel discussion of world-recognised experts in veterinary and human...